Journey to Peace

Journey to Peace through the Lens of Youth in the Asia-Pacific

Journey to Peace through the Lens of Youth in the Asia-Pacific Copyright © 2020 APCEIU All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Co-published in 2020 by APCEIU and Seoul Selection, Inc. B1, 6, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Publishing date: September, 2020. Phone: 82-2-734-9567 Fax: 82-2-734-9562 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.seoulselection.com ISBN: 979-11-89809-35-5 03660

Journey to Peace through the Lens of Youth in the Asia-Pacific Photos from the 2006-2019 EIU Photo Class



Foreword Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of APCEIU in 2020, we publish this photography book to reflect on the memorable moments of the EIU (Education for International Understanding) Photo Class. Entitled “Journey to Peace through the Lens of Youth in the Asia-Pacific,” the book contains photos taken by the students and photographers of Asia and the Pacific who have taken part in the Class from 2006 to 2019. We have selected the photos from our archive that represent the four different themes, We, Soul, Life, and Beyond. ‘We’ indicates our interconnectedness and warm relationships. ‘Soul’ signifies the minds of the photographers which are revealed through the lens. ‘Life’ captures people’s everyday lives in the Asia- Pacific region. Finally, ‘Beyond’ portrays coexistence and harmony between people and nature. So far, the EIU Photo Class has been held annually in 17 Asia-Pacific Member States of UNESCO. They are in order of time the Philippines, Bhutan, Palau, Laos, Bangladesh, Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Indonesia, Turkey, Russia, Cambodia, Mongolia, Vietnam and Thailand. I am convinced that the Class has been greatly effective in stimulating young students’ mutual understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures across national boundaries. It is our hope that the reader will also share this feeling through this book. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ministries of Education and National Commissions for UNESCO, organizations, photographers, students and teachers who have partnered with us for the Class and spared no effort to make it successful. This book is dedicated to you all. Hyun Mook LIM Director of APCEIU



Contents We 8 Soul 68 Life 130 Beyond 192 Team 254 Congratulatory Message 324

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Peace and warmth fill the world where “you” and “I” live side by side as “we.” A father snugly holds his baby as a dog sleeps beside them, a Kazakh girl exchanges a gaze with a horse, a child takes a photo of an elderly grandmother, Sri Lankan children dive into the sea from an ocean boulder, young Cambodian monks smile shyly, Tongans perform a traditional dance, Mongolian girls stand tall and proud under a blue sky, Thai grandmothers chat away in a market corner . . . Joining the scenes captured in these photographs, we share their joy and laughter. The images connect us. Indeed, we are one. 9

The Kingdom of Bhutan, located in the Eastern Himalayas and surrounded by mountains, is known as a land of mystery that previously boasted the world’s highest happiness index. With nearly 70 percent of its land covered in forest and 51 percent designated as natural reserves, Bhutan has chosen a path of coexistence with nature, preserving its wildlife as well as the country’s unique culture and traditions. Thriving on free education and healthcare, we hope the boys posing in traditional dress will keep smiling throughout their lives. 10

© Ram Prasad / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007) 11 © Jae Hoon Kang / APCEIU (Tonga, 2013) © Agalia Ardyasa / APCEIU (Indonesia, 2013)

© Waenkham Angkeothaviphone / APCEIU (Laos, 2009) © Bayarsaikhan Erdenebat / APCEIU (Mongolia, 2017) 12 © Jiung Kang / APCEIU (Thailand, 2019)

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Comprising more than 170 islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, the Kingdom of Tonga derives its name from the Tongan word meaning “southward.” Tongans are known for their artistic sensibilities and delicate craftworks, as well as lively festivals. An array of food and tropical fruits are served on coconut leaf plates as crowds gather to celebrate with song and dance. People gather for the lakalaka, a traditional group dance featuring elegant movements and gestures. 14

© JaeHoon Kang / APCEIU (Tonga, 2013) 15 © Jungwoo Lee / APCEIU (Russia, 2015) © Leki Dorji / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007)

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© Young Chel Park / APCEIU (Indonesia, 2013) 17 © Sunil Lama / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007) © Nikisini Lea`aemanu / APCEIU (Tonga, 2013)

18 © JaeHoon Kang / APCEIU (Tonga, 2013)

19 © Zarin Tasnim Meem / APCEIU (Bangladesh, 2010) © Ugyen Deam / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007)

20 © Jae Hoon Kang / APCEIU (Tonga, 2013) © Nehemia Budi Setiawan / APCEIU (Indonesia, 2013)

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© Methmini Minushika Wellalage / APCEIU (Sri Lanka, 2012) 22

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© Sainzoright Munkh-Orgil / APCEIU (Mongolia, 2017) Located within the interior of East Asia, Mongolia was named after the tribal epithet Монгол, or Mongol, meaning “brave.” Since ancient times, the vast steppes have provided a home for numerous nomadic tribes. To this day, many Mongolians raise livestock such as horses, sheep, goats, cows, and camels, carrying on the region’s nomadic lifestyle dating back two millennia. Horses are the Mongolians’ most beloved animals and friends. Most Mongolians learn to ride around age four, spending their entire lives in the company of horses. 24

© Deo Kumari / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007) 25

26 © Sung Man Lee / APCEIU (Philippines, 2006) © BayarsaikhanTuguldur / APCEIU (Mongolia, 2017)

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© Nguyen Hoang Anh / APCEIU (Vietnam, 2018) 29 © Wangmo / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007) © Taeyun Kim / APCEIU (Cambodia, 2016)

30 © M. Bahudin Riyas / APCEIU (Sri Lanka, 2012)

© Younghan Hu / APCEIU (Mongolia, 2017) 31

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© Chea Chilinh / APCEIU (Cambodia, 2016) 33 © Patrick Mahu’inga / APCEIU (Tonga, 2013) © Dhani Maya Gusung / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007)

34 © Nam Hun Sung / APCEIU (Russia, 2015)

© Ridhuan Al Adi Bin Aljeffry / APCEIU (Malaysia, 2012) 35

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© Shullamay Tafa / APCEIU (Tonga, 2013) 37 © Ugyen Deam / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007) © Munkhbaatar Munkh-Aldar / APCEIU (Mongolia, 2017)

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39 © Nam Hun Sung / APCEIU (Turkey, 2014) © Subin Jin / APCEIU (Cambodia, 2016)

© Md.Musud Rana / APCEIU (Bangladesh, 2010) The South Asian country of Bangladesh is located in the fertile delta of the Upper Ganges River. Covering mostly low-lying land, the country features marshy areas surrounded by wetlands and ponds, as well as jungles inhabited by Bengal tigers. With a great number of rivers and streams, Bangladesh remains vulnerable to cyclones, flooding and climate change. Three boys smile brightly by a pond filled with aquatic plants. Their clothes and hair are wet—they must have been splashing around playfully in the water. 40

41 © Lutimila Fatai / APCEIU (Tonga, 2013) © Nathalie Legros / APCEIU (Thailand, 2019)

42 © Juyeong Lee / APCEIU (Vietnam, 2018)

© Chuluunbat Temuulen / APCEIU (Mongolia, 2017) 43

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© Gullon Frances Reena / APCEIU (Philippines, 2006) 45 © Sigay Dem / APCEIU (Bhutan, 2007) © Byungmin Bae / APCEIU (Mongolia, 2017)

46 © Younghan Hu / APCEIU (Mongolia, 2017)

© Nguyen Thanh Phi Long / APCEIU (Vietnam, 2018) 47

48 © Seung-Hee Jun / APCEIU (Malaysia, 2012)

49 © Nadira Avisina / APCEIU (Indonesia, 2013) © Ashif asgar khan / APCEIU (Bangladesh, 2010)

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